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Home My WebLink About1978-07-11 Bd Comm. Minutes141C4iUFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIJS AND uG 10k:iL, MINII'ITS IOWA CfTY RIVERFRONT COM1MISSION JUNIi 20, 1978 -- 7:30 P.M. CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Gilpin, Fountain, Sokol, Vetter, Neuzil, Kroeze, Knight, McLaughlin MEMBERS ABSENT: Epley, Fahr, Lindberg STAFF PRESENT: Milkman, Schmeiser, Hayek,, Lindquist, Kraft, Ryan, Mundy SUDAIARY OF DISCUSSION 'llle meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Bill Gilpin. The minutes of the May 17, 1978, meeting were approved as written. At this time the new member, Bernie Knight, was introduced. The Commission then took up the issue of the treatment of the River Corridor in the new Zoning Ordinance. Don Schmeiser, Senior Planner, provided information about " the background of River Corridor planning which developed as a response to the need to regulate construction in the river valley. John McLaughlin raised the issue of the City establishing its own ordinances to regulate the River Corridor. John Hayek, City Attorney, answered that the City could control tree cutting, soil erosion and other such things. He cautioned against the making of a zoning ordinance which would regulate property to such an extent j that reasonable economic use of that property would be eliminated. Such regulation is in essence using a zoning ordinance to acquire land. Hayek also added that the i I Commission should submit specific recommendations concerning the preservation and I development of the River Corridor to the City Council. Such a listing of priorities with their financial implications would give the Council and City attorneys concrete ideas to work with and would not just be a "shopping list" approach. Hayek felt i that the Council and his office would then be better able to implement the Commission's Ideas. Ile further noted that such things as soil erosion and tree cutting are covered by existing legislation, and other ordinances could be modified and extended to incorporate the Commission's suggestions. i There was some discussion on how more restrictive requirements in the River Corridor could be handled. Gilpin mentioned that the shore line was being eroded and trees lost in the area between the Park Road bridge and the Coralville Power Dam. He asked what means could be used to prevent such destruction. Hayek promised to look into the matter and report back on it. Next were brief reports by members representing the Riverfront Commission on other boards and commissions. Vetter, McLaughlin, and Nouzil reported on activities in Planning and Zoning, Parks and Recreation, and Johnson County respectively. Neuzil indicated that the Johnson County Zoning Board was also concerned with regulating land use In the River Corridor. Gilpin then introduced the River Corridor Action Program. In this program the River Corridor has been divided into four areas. Commission members are asked to visit, become familiar with, and make recommendations on their assigned areas by September. Gilpin assigned the areas and members as follows: Northern Corridor -- Fahr and Neuzil; Urban/University--Lindberg and Krocze; Peninsula --Knight and Sokol; and Southern Corridor --McLaughlin and Fountain. I.zsz, 141CROrIL141D BY 1 JORM MICR+LAB LfnAP RAPIDS • DES RDRICS IQILROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Iowa City Riverfront Commission June 20, 1978 Page 2 • CEDAR RAPIDS ANU uLS IIuiNL:,, :w,+ 0 Gilpin reviewed the Commission's progress in the areas of action outlined in the April 12, 1978, memorandum to the Commission. At this time the proposal to have more contact with the Johnson County Heritage Trust was discussed. It was decided to invite a member from the trust to the Commission's next meeting. The Commission also decided to write to the Johnson County Conservation Commission and the Johnson County Board of Supervisors requesting that a member of the Conservation Commission serve ex officio on the Riverfront Commission. The next meeting was scheduled for July 18, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. I NEW BUSINESS i Milkman reported on a bill before Congress that might be a source of funds for proposed bike paths. The bill which will be voted on this fall provides funds specifically for bike trails, including the acquisition of land, and is not attached to highway funds. Prepared by: a"4 -z, 9 �t"p . Marcia Mundy, Senior Clerk ist r. •��: 141CRorILMED BY , v JORM MICR+LAB CFDAR RAPIIIS • DES MOINES ,er IQILROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Iowa City Riverfront Commission June 20, 1978 Page 2 • CEDAR RAPIDS ANU uLS IIuiNL:,, :w,+ 0 Gilpin reviewed the Commission's progress in the areas of action outlined in the April 12, 1978, memorandum to the Commission. At this time the proposal to have more contact with the Johnson County Heritage Trust was discussed. It was decided to invite a member from the trust to the Commission's next meeting. The Commission also decided to write to the Johnson County Conservation Commission and the Johnson County Board of Supervisors requesting that a member of the Conservation Commission serve ex officio on the Riverfront Commission. The next meeting was scheduled for July 18, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. I NEW BUSINESS i Milkman reported on a bill before Congress that might be a source of funds for proposed bike paths. The bill which will be voted on this fall provides funds specifically for bike trails, including the acquisition of land, and is not attached to highway funds. Prepared by: a"4 -z, 9 �t"p . Marcia Mundy, Senior Clerk ist r. •��: 141CRorILMED BY , v JORM MICR+LAB CFDAR RAPIIIS • DES MOINES fA!LROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB LEOAk RAFIUS AND uLS I•iU C+L , :un^ / i•I I NIITHS It":I CFf PINI IN I htff I I'I'1'1:1. IIIFII! J Lfi, ID'/1i __ •I :1111 I', 1.1. 0 0 I liCkVA'rIIIN CIiN'Ihk hllil:PING la (IM Is (:UMDII'I'I1:E MEMBERS VIZESIXF: IVU ei.an111:;:;, Lilly, Ilaupert, GalhelaL', SUIIIII+er'wiII, Sill(, -k, COMMI'171iG MEMBERS ABSENT: Sciberling, Alox:wdc•r, IVeginan, Laforo CITY STAFF VRESIiN'f': Glavca, ;4ilkinEc;;tinl;, Suydcl 0'1111!1'.5 I'kI SIaYT: Freda Ili craw rrur; :u;,l .l"ck Klan:; (()td Capitol Associates) Ifill Jacoh:;cn (dliJ-:;LncFi Development) Dcan Vau Nuklo :nal Bob Anderson (architects for Capitol Associatus) I'at Well, 'I'l;ea Sand,, Cora I'ollocl: t, UNARY OF MEETING DISCUSSIDIJ: I. Chairperson LJJQ called the 11i to order and asked for a motion regarding the minutes OF the May in, 1978, meeting. Wuckanfuss moved, and Swnmenaill seconded, that the minutes be npprovod.�Nat.ion carried unaniotously. Lilly then called for a motion rey,anlinit the minutes of the .Ione 14, 1978, meeting. ';ain+nerwi 11 moved, and Sinek seconded, tl;at the +niuute:; be approved. Notion - carried unanimously, '. billy reported that she had received'a Ichor from Neal Berlin regnrdinl, has ;helturs in the downtown area, Dir. Berlin stated ghat bas shelters would he 11110 of the items considered in the Stractscapc Imin•uvemenls, Phase 11 and that the Nasilgn Review Cowd tMe would he involved in these roviews. Ile farther sf:rlted that: he would be willing to meet: with t.l;e Resign Review ('onunittec to dis- i cuss this matter if the Coannittce dcsirrd. Guthainz stated that guidelines for bus shelters 11"I'l boon submit.l.ed by Che Ncsign Review Committee previonsly and he felt: it was till forlunttto that these- ;!uidclines had not been followed. i'ho Committee agreed that: they wmi d not reyucsl a sped al meeting with Mr. I" -"fill regarding the bus shelters hu; www d apply their pruviotts Suggestion; + when the Strectscape Improvements Phase 11 trt•e reviewed, .$, billy asked Glaves shat the Council actin❑ lags on Mod Pod's plans, Claves stated Ih;,l ('ouncil had approved the pians with +hr rocnmmclide! ion that Mod I'nd ru- ,v;tlu❑ec Iho size of the brink will ..,indW.:t. d. hi l l Jacobsen frun+ Hi.(I-St)Les DovelopmenI was 11, to Ji:icIIss I.he plr+ns For the' Capitol House Apartments to be cousunw red of Oil (•orncr of Court ;Ind Nuhu(we Streets, lie explained that. the 111111 aN)ITival for Chu Section 8 portion !Z::d boon secured and that the IIIA uppror;tl r,huuld Lc fortl;coming. Dcan Van Nokle and lino Anderson, archilrrin ""r tit(! P1010 -I pre:;ented preliminary vita plans. The building will hr ;: !;ix sfol, "!." cloy ed buiidiog, conlaininf 31 oum unit's. In addition to I'llp• 81 nnit:', the huilding will contain Y ,�`� • MICROFILMED BY ' DORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOINES f4ILk()FILMLU BY JORM MICROLAB r Ucsign Review Committee .lune 28, 1974 Page 2 CEDAR RAPIDS AND dES rIUINL�, :Una a large community area, laundries on each flour, office space Cor the manager and both tenant and visitor entrances. Fight of the units on the first floor will he accessible to the handicapped with 4 having handicapped kitchons and all 8 having handicapped baths. Existing trce•s and landscaping will be left, except for a planter which will be relocated. The exterior lighting will consist of post lights in the parking areas and wall- lights alklights along the sidewalks. While nothing; has hecn decided regarding signage, •' the sign will probably be located on the corner of Court and pubuque Streets i and will be constructed of a concrete slab with metal letters. The building will be constructed of pre -cast concrete panels, both smooth and - } ribbed. Synthetic plaster will be used hetwecn floors. The concrete panels will be in warn earth tones, off-white, or cream colors. The windows will be horizontal, sliding, clear glass. '['here wi11 be no roof projections since the mechanical equipment will he housed on the first ['lour of the building. �f 'file Committee unanimously approved the design plans with the following; fi qualifications: (1) lighting and signage will be reviewed by the Committee at a later date; (2) the exterior building materials are to he kept in the natural { tones with no blues or yellows. N. Glaves presented the lighting plan submitted for Pentacrest Carden Apartments. The parking lot lights proposed are 400 watt opaque acrylic globes on d;n•k grey j baked onamal poles. Roof mounted flood lights are proposed for lighting the i green areas. / 3 The Committee agreed that the 400 watt unshielded globe was unacceptable. The Committee felt that the proposed fixture would be acceptable at a lower wattage or that the 400 watt bulb would be acceptable if a shielded fixture is used. 'rhe consensus of the Committee was that the 400 watt bulb with a shielded fixture is preferable. The Committee also felt that similar lighting in the green areas is preferred over the roof mounted fixtures. Moves also stated that a petition has been filed to the Planning; and Zoning Commission by adjacent property owners regarding the traffic circulation in the alleys. After discussing the matter, 1.110 Resign Review Committee agreed that they had no objection to reopening; a portion of Capitol Street with the ander- standing that screening( is required and that Capitol Street is _not to he opened completely to the north parking lot.. 'rile Committee also requested that the revised plan incorporating the above- mentioned changes be submitted for review along; with the r0vised lighting plan. G, (;laves again asked the Committee if they had any guid0lines or suggestions regard- ing the shopping mall proposed by Old Capitol Associates. No specific continents or suggestions were offered. 7. Thcre being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Sandra R. Wilkinson 141CROFILMED BY '1 1 JORM MICR+LAB CFOAR RAPIM • nrS MOINI'S I•LICRUFILMLU BY JORM 111CROLAB i\1J MINUTES IOWA CITY PLANNING 1'1 ZONING COMMISSION JUNE 15, 1978 -- 7:30 P.M. CIVIC CEN'PER COUNCIL CHAMBERS CEDAR RAP1U5 ANU ULA NUI1iu, .uw. MEMBERS PRESENT: Lehman, Ogesen, Kammermeyer, Blum, Vetter MEMBERS ABSENT: Cain, Jakobsen STAFF PRESENT: Schmeiser, Boothroy, Wilkinson, Ryan RECON51ENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: 1. That the half -block bordered by Lucas, Market, and Governor be rezoned from R3A to R3. j 2. That the Department of Social Services Building (Lots 8, 9, and 10 of Bacon's Subdivision) be rezoned from R3B to CO. 3. That the vacant lot north of a 29 unit apartment building (all of Lot 50 except the south 1861) located east of North Dodge Street be rezoned from R3B to R2. 4. That the vacant lot northeast of Hometown Dairies on Highway 1 be rezoned from CH to R3. S. That the Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance 2238 by Providing Different Standards for the Composition of Sewage Waste at the Point of Discharge into the Public Sewer, with the change as suggested in the memo of June 15 from Eugene Dietz (after the words 500 p.p.m., add "If exceeded the City may apply a cost surcharge."), be approved. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: Chairperson Blum called the meeting to order and asked if anyone present wished to discuss any item not on the agenda. No one responded. Blum called for consideration of the minutes of May 18, 1978. Lehman moved, and Ogesen seconded, that the minutes be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Blum called for consideration of the minutes of June 1, 1978. Lehman stated that John Clancy's name had been misspelled. Ogesen moved, and Lehman seconded, that the minutes be approved as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. Z-7401. Public discussion of an application by Hawkeye Real Estate Investment Co. to rezone 21.77 acres presently RIA (single family residential) to CO (commercial office) located west of State Highway 1, west of the EJ Corporation, commonly known as Howard Johnson's, and south of Interstate 80; 45 -day limitation period: waived. Schmeiser stated that the applicant had requested that this item be deferred until the next meeting. 1 A6 -y IdICROFILMCD BY ..� DORM MICR+LAB CFDAR RAPIDS • DCS MOINES MjukOFILMED BY JORM MICkOLAB Planning and Zoning Commission June 15, 1978 Page 2 LLUAR RAPIDS ANU JLS :'luif+u, :J'1�1 Public discussion of rezoning the half -block bordered by Lucas, Market, and Governor Streets from R3A to R3. Schmeiser presented a map of the area and explained the boundaries. He further explained that the City Council had sent this item back to P$Z for further consider- ation and action. The original recommendation made to City Council by P$Z was to rezone the area from R3A to R2. Blum asked if anyone present wished to discuss this item. No one responded. Blum then stated that the original recommendation had been made according to the Comprehensive Plan and that he had a strong presumption that the Comprehensive Plan was correct. ! The Commissioners felt that the land use may be more of an R3 nature than an l R2 nature. It was pointed out that this item only deals with a half -block area. Blum called for a vote on this item. The vote was 4-1 in favor of approval (Blum voting nay). Public discussion of rezoning the Department of Social Services Building (Lots 8, 9, and 10 of Bacon's Subdivision) from R3B to CO. Schmeiser presented a map of the area and explained the boundaries. He again pointed out that the City Council had sent this item back to P$Z for further consideration and action. PF,Z had previously recommended R3A for this tract. Schmeiser also stated that the City Council is in favor of a CO (commercial office) zone. This would leave the building conforming. When asked, Schmeiser. stated that no residential use is permitted in the CO zone. Kammermeyer stated that he did not like the idea of opening up a commercial area in a residential area and he felt it did not fit in with the Land Use Map as P$Z considered it. Blum called for a vote on this item. The vote was 4-1 in favor of approval (Kammer- meyer voting nay). Public discussion of rezoning the vacant lot north of a 29 unit apartment building (all of Lot 50 except the south 1861) located cast of North Dodge Street, from R3B to R3. Schmeiser presented a map of the area and explained the boundaries. Again this item had been sent back to P$Z for further consideration and action. The original recommendation to City Council from P&Z was that the area be rezoned to R2. Ryan stated that City Council has asked P$Z to consider a 16' strip that is contiguous to this particular lot. Blum asked if anyone presented wished to discuss this item. Constance Merker, 831 North Dodge Street, stated that she could not understand the continued consideration for :41CWILMEo BY ' JORM MICR#LA13 CEDAR PAHM • 11r5 hiomrE F1jLROF ILMED BY JORM MICROLAB Planning and Zoning Commission June 15, 1978 Page 3 CLUAR kAPIUS AND ULS :to i; � •^ high density in this area, especially since it is a state highway. She felt that this would be worsening the traffic problem that already exists. 3because townership configuration would Ryan stated that she and would wourecommend ecd mfor enreasonabledeve development of thevacant make t Blum called for a vote on this item. The vote was 0-5 (all members voting nay). The approval was denied. The Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation to City Council remains as originally recommended -- that the area be rezoned from R3B to R2. i Public discussion of rezoning of a vacant lot northeast of Hometown Dairies on Highway 1 from CH to R3. i Schmeiser presented an overlay of the area and stated that the area is presently zoned CH. Planning and Zoning recommended to City Council that the area be rezoned to R3. Council has referred this item back to P$Z for further consideration and action. Blum asked if anyone present wished to discuss this item. Loren Hickerson, 618 Brown Street, stated that he had appeared earlier last year to protest a development similar to this one. He stated that he wanted to favor the recommendation to rezone j the area R3. i Renee Davis, 717 Kimball, stated that she supported Mr. Hickerson's recommendation. Charles Rupert, Old Dubuque Road, suggested that this area be made into a nice park for the area. Kammermeyer stated that this area was designated multi -family on the land use map. ommendation to R3. By keeping Ile did feel that the Commission should keep their rec the R3 recommendation, he felt that it would keep the entrance to I-80 as uncluttered as possible, and provide a nicer entry into Iowa City. After a lengthy discussion of the possible options open to the Commission regarding this particular area, Vetter moved, and Kammermeyer seconded, that the Commission recommend rezoning this area Cl. A discussion followed. Vetter and Kammermeyer withdrew both their motion and second. Ogesen requested that the Commission vote on the item as it appears on the agenda to reaffirm P$Z's original recommendation to City COuncil. Ogesen moved, and Lehman seconded, that the Commission resolve that they have reconsidered the previous action and have reaffirmed their previous recommendation. The motion carried with a vote of 5-0. Ogesen requested that a letter be sent to Hy -Vee Food Stores indicating to them that at least one P$Z member would like to reconsider their plans for development in the area. MICROFILMED BY ,•+ ' JORM MICR+LAB CFDAR RAPI04 . DCS MOINFS MICRUFILMLD BY JORM MICRULAB Planning and Zoning Commission June 15, 1978 Page 4 CEDAR RADIOS AND uLS MUIfiL,, :UI.II Public discussion of proposed revised Tree Regulations. Schmeiser stated that the proposed regulations had been reviewed by various City departments and that the consensus was that single family dwellings be excluded. Commissioners asked to defer action on this item until the next meeting. Public discussion of a proposed ordinance to provide different standards for the composition of sewage waste at the point of discharge into the public sewer. Schmeiser stated that the present ordinance is archaic and needs to be updated. The proposed ordinance makes necessary changes and brings the ordinance up-to-date. He referred Commissioners to Gene Dietz's memo regarding an amendment to the ordinance as printed. He pointed out that at this time the City has no problem f, dealing with excess waste but that the suggested amendment would take care of any future problem. Kammermeyer questioned the upper limit of 10.5 for acidity and alkalinity. He stated that he had no technical background in this area and would like to be certain that the City Engineer was confident of these limits. Blum called for a vote on this item with the suggested amendment added. The vote was 4-0 in favor (Vetter having left the meeting). The ordinance will be forwarded to City Council with P$Z approval. Discussion of items pending action by the Commission. Schmeiser presented copies of a draft letter to be sent to those persons with items pending action by the Commission, and asked for the Commissioners' comments. The consensus of the Commissioners was that these letters should be sent to persons with items pending for more than a year. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Prepared by C San r"a Wil inson,-6L6 ecretary Approved by Joh Kammermeyer�SeCTeta MICROPILMCD BY r� JORM MICR#LAB MAR RAPIDS • DCS monis MICROFILMEU BY JORM MICROLAB MINUTES PARKS AND RCCRLATION COMMISSION RECREATION CENTER ROOM B JUNE" 14, 1978 CEDAR RAPIDS AI4D UES 14UU1LS. Jv," r^ MEMBERS PRESENT: Berry, Boutelle, Cilek (7:45 p.m.), Craig, Crum, Skelley, Thayer, Ward MEMBERS ABSENT: McLaughlin STAFF PRESENT: Adams, Flowers, Howell, Lee, Showalter, Vogelsang GUESTS: See Attached List RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: 1. That four tennis courts be constructed at Willow Creek Park, 50% to be funded from $70,000 of H.C.D.A. (Schlaegel) funds and 50% with B.O.R. funds with a total approximate cost of $60,000. 2. That the City Park bike trail be completed with approximately $14,000 of the $70,000 H.C.D.A. (Schlaegel) money and matching funds and that the City attempt to build the Mercer Park service building with the remainder. 3. That the Staff proceed with negotiations for the purchase of the Solnar property out of operating funds as an addition to Reno Park, 4. That the Parks and Recreation Commission endorses the concept of a hotel -motel tax fund to be used for recreation purposes. RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY NEEDS: 1. That four tennis courts be constructed at Willow Creek Park, 50% to be funded from $70,000 of H.C.D.A (Schlaegel) funds and 50% with B.O.R. funds with a total approximate cost of $60,000. 2. That the City Park bike trail be completed with approximately $14,000 of the $70,000 H.C.D.A. (Schlaegel) money and matching funds and that the City attempt to build the Mercer Park service building with the remainder. RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STAFF: 1. That the Parks and Recreation Commission instructs the Staff to investigate the possibility of offering Elm Grove Park for a possible site for a skating facility on a long term lease basis, financed by private funds and to report back at the next Commission meeting. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission met in Regular Session on June 14 with Chairperson Boutelle presiding. * Thayer moved and Craig seconded that the minutes of the May 10, 1978, meeting be approved as written. Unanimous. 141CROFILRED BY JORM MIC R+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES 1 55- i 1.11L,kUi ILMW BY JORM MICROLAB Minutes Page 2 June 14, 1978 of the possibili LEJAA kANIJS ANJ A, 7i •:+ -. •' J fac oig lebuilding ice skating Don Personwspresentfor discussion ationofschafacil facilitylaHedihis that of a committee should be by the City and that he was the Technical Chairperson an ad established to get the rink going. He reorted er and had reported that 200 rthe (esporises:omom�inefavor ofe had nhaving in the pap 9 a skathe ting facility. Peterson stated that he had received cos t estimatThayermstated ITT Corporation, which builds skating facilities across the country. that he was in favor of the idea but that he could see no way that the City could ed Cfund that ort ofity couldsfurnishpthee land forrwthee facility tfor taanominal t it 9sum ht band ossible a suggestedthat Elm Grove Park might be a good site. Thayer moved and it was seconded that the Commission instruct the Staff to investigate the possibility of offering Elm Grove fa 4 on a basis, fi Parprifor vata possible funds site rfor aeport backing thenext Commiss.ontmeetingSe Unanimousnanced Toni Cilek volunteered to work with the committee. Report on the res onsiIull- bilities of the Assistant Su erintendent or rcecrea� Rally Adams was present to discuss her responsibilities as Assistant Superintendent i of Recreation. She presented an outline (see attached) to the Commission and discussed the playground program which is currently in operation. She indicated that the program had encountered some problems with vandalism and unruly children. Discussion of suggestions regarding the 870 000 of H.C.D.A. (Schlaegel) money. The Staff suggestions regarding the $70,000 of H.C.D.A (Schlaegel) money were existingdwith facilitlieslrathertthanthat she purchasingsin additionalvor olanddand Cilekonto and voicedehis�n9 the agreement. Following discussion, Thayer moved and it was seconded be spent forks and Recreation Commission recommend that $70,000 of H.C.D.A. money P construction of fThe motion wasrts at withdravmlow aftereek Park with funds further discussion.coCilekethenpon B.O.R. funding. * moved and Crum seconded that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend to the y Needs and the C Committee on Communitity Council that four tennis courts be constructed at Willow Creek Park, 50% to be fund�0efrom$cos00of $60,000.A Unanimous. funds and 50% with B.O.R. funds with a total appimxat low use Creekltennisdcourts,t$14,000 offhat if �the remainder 000 Of the ccouldlbeousedwtoecompleterthe lCity Park bike trail, leaving $26,000 which could be used to construct a Mercer Park service building was needed for restrooms, service building. He stated that the equipment storage, and a concession stand. * Thayer moved and it was seconded by Cilek that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend to the Committee on Communi�YoxNeeds matelyand 814h0004of theCouncil $70,000that H.C.DCA. Park bike trail be city ompleted with app (Schlaegel) money and matching funds and that the City attempt to build the Mercer Park service building with the remainder. Unanimous. :41CROFILIILm BY JORM MICRbLAS Cr DAR uAPiPS •PFS MOPIFS i MiLkW ILMLO BY JORM MICROLAB Minutes Page 3 June 14, 1978 Discussion of the Solnar property. CEDAR RAPLJ:i AND L)L:, The Solnar property was discussed with Showalter reporting that Mrs. Solnar was interested in selling a parcel of land (40' x 1201) to the City as an addition to Reno Park. The property lies north of the park. He stated that he would be in favor of purchasing the land as an addition to the park for $1,200 and that the money could come out of operating funds. Berry moved and Craig seconded that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend to the City Council that the Staff proceed with negotiations for the purchase of the Solnar property out of operating funds as an addition to Reno Park. Unanimous. Report on attendance during the adult swim hours at the Recreation Center pool. Lee reported that an average of 7.46 people used the Center pool between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and that the attendance dropped after 9:00 a.m. lie recommended that the 8:30 a.m. opening time for adult swimming not be continued with the present facilities. Boutelle requested that Lee draft a letter with the results of the survey of adult swim times and send it to the people who attended the April Commission meeting to talk about adult swim hours, with a copy to be sent to the City Council. Discussion of practice times for the girls' swim team. Showalter indicated that the girls' swim team had requested that the Recreation Division drop some of its swimming lessons in order to better accomodate practice times of the team. He stated that, currently, the team uses the Center pool from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m., 3:00 to 3:40 p.m., and 5:30 to 6:55 p.m., Monday through Friday, and that the team had requested to use the pool from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. during a time when swimming lessons are held. Showalter indicated that he would be meeting with the parents of the swim team to explain the City's position in not changing the times the pool is available to the team. Discussion of requests for service. Ward indicated that there was a problem at the City Park tennis courts with a lack of play equipment adjacent to the courts for small children. She suggested that a sand pile be located at the corner of the courts for very small children and Showlater indicated that the Staff would take care of the problem. Boutelle stated that he had received a complaint that the upper City Park play equipment needs repair. Staff will investigate. Discussion of summer meeting times. There was a concensus of the Commission that regular meetings should be held in July and August. I7ICROI IWID BY DORM MICR+LA6 MAR PANDS . DCS MOIMFS 1411,ROFILMED BY JORM 141CROLAB Minutes Page 4 June 14, 1978 CEDAR RAPIDS AND UCS Director's Report. Showalter reported that the City Council had established a Downtown Commission and that the Parks and Recreation Commission should appoint a representative. He also reported that the Legislature had passed the Hotel -Motel Tax Bill and that cities could now vote to levy a tax from 1% to 7% in a general election. He indicated that 50% of the revenue from such a tax would go to recreation, convention, and * cultural facilities. Craig moved and Thayer seconded that the Parks and Recreation Commission endorse the concept of a hotel -motel tax fund to be used for recreational purposes. Berry, Boutelle, Craig, Crum, Skelley, and Thayer voted aye with Cilek and Ward voting nay and McLaughlin absent. Motion carried. Cilek stated that he was hesitant to vote in favor of the concept with no knowledge of how much the tax would be. Showalter reported that the Camp Cardinal lease was signed. Lee announced that the family track meet would be held on Sunday, June 25, at City High School and invited the Commission members and their families to attend. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Men R. Flowers, Secretary Kc,.�Kf 141CROFIL14ED BY ' 1 JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RMIPS • PES M0MFS I.1IlROFILi4ED BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS I•IUINL�, ;v+m I i I.1IlROFILi4ED BY JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND ULS I•IUINL�, ;v+m Yno�mr/CE tivtlJ� Kk�C� MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+L A9 Cf OAR RAPim DES MOUICS r-- �— -' L / L5 �icc�ca O Yno�mr/CE tivtlJ� Kk�C� MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+L A9 Cf OAR RAPim DES MOUICS r-- MILROFiLMLD BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIUS AND U.'�) IiU::+u, REPORT TO THE IOWA CITY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Hally Adams, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation I. Assist the Superintendent in the planning, organizing, and directing of the over-all City recreation program and services. A. Serve as division head in the absence of the Superintendent and assist in administration as needed. II. Serve as liaison with the following groups: A. Iowa City School District administration. B. Social Services, Mark IV Program. C. University Recreational Services. D. University Recreation Education Department. III. Operate sports leagues. A. Women's volleyball - adult. B. Mixed volleyball. C. Flag football - 5th and 6th graders. IV. Schedule classes. A. Tennis - 4 sessions (youth and adult). V. Administer programs using school facilities. A. Saturday gyms - winter (9:00 - 11:00 a.m.) (1:00 - 3:00 p.m.). B. Evening gyms - winter (7:00 - 9:00 p.m.). C. Mark IV Community Center. VI. Direct summer playground program. A. Personnel selection. B. Establish outline of activities. C. Leader training. D. Provide equipment and supplies. E. Arrange special events. F. Supervise daily activities. G. Summarize program. VII. Plan and direct special programs. A. Halloween Parade and program. B. One day trips. VIII. Establish new programs. A. Youth soccer league. B. Family track meet. C. Basic rock climbing instruction (high school). IX. Set up sports tournaments. A. Johnson County Tennis Tournament. B. Iowa City tennis class tournament. X. Supervise Mark IV drop-in crafts and summer C.E.T.A. youth at the Center. XI. Administer Center child care program. XII. Moniter all news releases. `XIII. Maintain Policy and Procedure Notebook. I1ICROFUE0 BY ' JORM MICR+LAB CFnAR RAPIM • M movers i MIOWI ILMEU BY JORM MICROLAB LLOAR RAPIOi ANO OL ilUi +� packs 8e recreation MEMO department to: Parks & Recreation Commission from: Dennis Showalter, Director re. Staff Comments and Suggestions dat e . June 12, 1978 Regarding the $70,000 N.C.D.A. Money (Schlaegel Tract) I., The Staff feels that the following capital improvements should be made to the Parks and Recreation Department: 1. Mercer Park Service Building - $30,000; 2. Four racquetball courts (addition to the Rec Center) - $115,000; 3. Four tennis courts at Willow Creek Park - $60,000; 4. Eight acres of park land (park -school) southeast of Willow Creek Park - approximately $80,000; 5. Completion of bike trails in City Park - $28,000. I would like to apply to B.O.R. for 50% matching funds for all projects. Unfortunately, projects 1 and 2 probably wouldn't receive approval so it appears we should concentrate on projects 3, 4, and 5. 1 would prefer projects 3 and 4. %ef 4 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPInS . OE.S MOINES f41LR0iALMLD BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND uU 1uiNL:�, ;Je, CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180D NOTICE THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION: HOUSING COMMISSION One vacancy - Unexpired term July 11, 1978 - May 1, 1979 Duties of the Housing Commission members include investigating, studying, reviewing and analyzing the housing needs and the meeting of such needs within the City of Iowa City and investigating and determining if slum areas exist or other areas where there are unsafe, unsanitary or overcrowded housing conditions, and studying and investigating and making recommendations relating to the clear- ing, replanning and construction of slum areas and providing dwelling places for elderly persons and persons of low or medium income. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commis- sions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. This appointment will be made at the July 11, 1978 meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. in t—fie Council Chambers. Persons interested in being con- sidered for these positions should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Applica- tion forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. 0Arm 709 N. 1 04tN :41CRDFILMID BY JORM MICR+LAB rrnAR RANY, • M MOVIFS );R8/